Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representatives Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City); Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Chris Miller (R-Oakland) are issuing the following statement on the United State Supreme Court decision to block the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates on employers with 100 or more employees.   “The United States Supreme Court today affirmed the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 207,203 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 738 deaths since January 7, 2022. That’s a 2.8 percent increase over the previous week. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 2,589,640 cases, including 29,099 deaths, in

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments – including Driver Services facilities – will resume conducting in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24.   The Secretary of State offices and facilities first closed on Jan. 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases statewide.   Driver Services facilities

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents could be paying more taxes at the pump according to newly introduced legislation that the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is calling on lawmakers to reject.   House Bill 4424, sponsored by Representative Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside), would allow all municipalities in Illinois to impose their own local gas tax. Taxes continue

CHICAGO — With the current surge of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, the State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine. The ‘On the Fence’ campaign features 18 meaningful stories from Illinoisans who were initially hesitant but are now fully vaccinated. As

SPRINGFIELD – Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.   “The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for small nonprofits to apply for grants to help their organizations serve the

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, has announced Carolyn Schofield as his Lieutenant Governor and running mate. After Schimpf’s announcement, Schofield shared her enthusiasm about the ticket: “I am honored and excited to be running with Paul as his Lieutenant Governor candidate. As a parent, I can no longer sit back

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a bill filed by state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, community members could receive reimbursement if they supply video footage from their home security systems that assists in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal activity. “One of the biggest challenges that law enforcement faces in the prosecution of crime is the lack